Pondering.

Tonight I'm thoughtful, unsettled.

Tonight I'm weighing my options, considering my decisions.

Earlier this week I interviewed for and was offered a position. I accepted, and tonight I had my first training. But since that time, I've also had an interview with a temp. agency, was accepted as one of their "A-List" associates, and even did a phone interview with a local company for a job that could start this week. Plus, another restaurant called me, and I have an interview with them on Friday.

Should I choose to work multiple jobs, I could be bringing home a TON of money in the next few months. But at what cost? My time, as I face potentially working seven days a week? My social life, as that type of schedule doesn't leave a lot of room for making friends? My joy of living in Austin, as I'd no longer have the time or energy to enjoy all it has to offer?

And should I choose one job, or even choose more than one, which do I choose? The job I've started is evenings-only, except on weekends, when the hours are a little longer. So I'd be free to do other things during the day, such as work or sew or explore my new home. But it's not super flexible because of the specific role I'd be filling, and I'd be working most nights when others are free. The temporary jobs I'd be up for are daytime, putting me on a standard 9-5(ish) schedule. And they're mostly office positions, which are much better for a resume than being a food server at a bar. Still not flexible, and not likely to work around a potential school schedule should I decide to take some classes this spring (though, for the record, 3 of the 4 potential classes I'd be taking for the program I'd like to do are online). And then there's the other restaurant job, which I still have to interview for...it's a classier establishment, and the promise of set hours, though the job itself would offer more opportunities to be flexible should my availability change.

I'll admit that I didn't anticipate having so many options or opportunities laid before me. I accepted the first position in part because I felt I'd be a fool to turn down something in this economy. But I wonder if that was not necessarily the right decision, now that I see my situation as being far from desperate.

It's safe to say I have a lot to think about, and a lot to consider. That seems to be a theme in my life these days.